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Matthew Van Hook serves as Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Recruitment and Marketing at Biola University's Torrey Honors College. A retired Lieutenant Colonel with two decades of U.S. Air Force service including combat flying experience, he brings military leadership expertise to his academic role.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Notre Dame
- M.A. in Security Studies, Naval Postgraduate School
- B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy
His research spans American Political Thought, Political Theory, Constitutional Law and Politics, Statesmanship, Politics and Literature, National Defense/National Security, and Civic Education. He examines intersections between political philosophy, historical events, and literary works to analyze American political traditions, with particular focus on constitutional foundations and statesmanship principles.
Publication analysis reveals consistent exploration of law-politics-literature intersections across his scholarly output. His work examines statesmanship through historical figures like Lincoln and Jay, while analyzing legal themes in literary works such as Harper Lee's novels, demonstrating interdisciplinary methodology bridging political theory and cultural analysis.
Scientific Awards:
- Coble Award for Outstanding Research (2019)
- Hughes Gossett Senior Prize (2016)
- Outstanding Academy Educator (2012)
- Outstanding US Air Force Graduate Award (2010)
- Outstanding Thesis Award (2010)
- Distinguished Graduate Award (2010)
- Outstanding Cadet in Philosophy Award (1999)
Advising and Grants:
While specific student advising details and grant funding information are not disclosed in available materials, his academic leadership roles including Division Chair at the U.S. Air Force Academy suggest extensive mentorship experience. His research agenda addressing constitutional law and statesmanship likely involves collaborative projects requiring grant support, though specific awards aren't documented here.
Labs and Teams:
Dr. Van Hook participates in academic communities through the American Political Science Association, Midwest Political Science Association, and Pi Sigma Alpha honor society, though no dedicated research laboratories or formal research teams are mentioned in current institutional materials.
